Category Archives: Control States

Is Inflation Biting Control State Sales? Volume Down 2% in June

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Total Control States volume in June was down 2% from a year-earlier and dollar volume was down 0.4%, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports. The Tequila and Cocktails (driven by canned cocktails) categories continue to be the only large volume … Continue reading →

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Penna. Panel Clears Liquor Privatization Bill

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee approved an amendment to the State Constitution banning the commonwealth from making or selling liquor.  If the bill passes the legislature, it will go to the voters after at least a three-month wait.   If … Continue reading →

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Control States’ Sales Eased in March

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Control States spirits case sales eased0.6% in March from the year-earlier level. Montgomery County Maryland (15.7%), Utah (30.3%), Vermont (3.0%), and Wyoming (3.7%) reported monthly growth rates for March exceeding their twelve-month trends, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association says. The … Continue reading →

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End State Stores, Penna. Consumers Say in DISCUS Poll

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The majority of Pennsylvania consumers – both Democrats and Republicans – support major changes to the current government-run retail sale of wine and spirits in the state of Pennsylvania, according to a new poll released by the Distilled Spirits Council … Continue reading →

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Virginia ABC to Announce Release Dates for Hard-to-Find Spirits

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The move is intended to make it fair for everyone, CEO Travis Hill says.  In the past, some customers would camp out or follow trucks on deliveries. “We’re going to announce [release dates and locations], and then it gives everybody … Continue reading →

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Control States’ Case Sales, Dollar Sales Fell in January

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Control states spirits case sales fell 3% in January from a year earlier, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association said. Montgomery County Maryland (11.4%) and Montana (19.6%) reported monthly growth rates for January exceeding their 12-month trends. But the growth rates … Continue reading →

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